anxiety is creeping back

[purl1]

Hi all, I'm sitting here starting to panic because my anxiety level is rising. I keep thinking about the job I just got laid off from. I know I shouldn't think about what I should have done or could have done but I can't stop my brain from thinking about it. I was there for 5 years and thought I was doing good. then bam we are laying you off. I know it was because of mental issues but didn't think it was that bad. I feel like I'm panicking. Trying to get my mind off of it. feels like there are triggers everywhere. ahhhh come ativan kick in....

[Kat63]

I wish I knew what to say that would be useful. I’m in a similar situation myself. I know it’s terrifying.

[purl1 in reply to Kat63]

Hi Kat, how are you doing today? I just wish I could stop thinking about it.

[Kat63 in reply to purl1]

I’m doing OK. I had two phone interviews and got a lot done around the house.

I’m still having some anxiety, but it has been worse than this before.

[NadiaB in reply to Kat63]

Hi Kat. Phone interviews for a job? I recently had an interview myself...

[Kat63 in reply to NadiaB]

Yes, phone interviews for jobs.

[purl1 in reply to Kat63]

I hope you find a job. I am waiting until the end of may to find one. nerve wracking

[kateba]

I know how you feel when the brain wants to always focus on something bad. I've had that problem for 40 years. Logically I can tell myself something but the brain just decides to imagine the worst. Don't know how to stop it. Don't know if this helps but you are not alone.

[Vjeko]

I know how you feel, my brain is racing in all kinds of negativities very often. In my experience, the best for me is only to try to be aware of that what is going on in my head, and it passes by. It is hard, and I suceed rearly, but if I try to fight it in any way things only get worse.

[purl1 in reply to Vjeko]

hi vjeko, I do try to accept it for what it is but it so hard to wait and let it pass. I really hate anxiety.

[Needtovent in reply to purl1]

I hate it too purl and the ruminations that go along with it. While I can’t comment so much on the job situation, I wanted to commend you for attempting to accept the feelings for what they are. Try and remind yourself that they are pesky annoyances. They are our oversensitive nervous system. The more we accept them, the more likely our bodies become conditioned to them. This results in less intense feelings over time. That’s what I’ve been reading and trying to practice. Nonetheless I do try and keep my mind occupied with puzzles, and physical activity. These work best for me.. good wishes to you.

[Vjeko]

Hi, It's hardest thing, and i hate it too. Nobody who hasn't been through that cannot know what it is. When I am in it, it is impossible to believe that things can get any better ever, but they can and will, cause everything changes. Memory and experience tell me so. In my experience, when i am i a state of fear my mind tends to come up with all kind of stories (of course worst possible scenarios). In the beginning it may seem like some benign stuff, but it allways goes to worst imaginable. It has been helpful to me to try to recognise these things/stories in they early beginning, as nothing but thoughts and stories tryng to grab me. Sometimes, when i succeed in that, what is left is body sensation or pain, that passes through time and body goes back to normal.

[gfranklin12]

Hi!!!

I am so sorry that you were laid off from a job that you put five years of your life into because of your mental health. I was taken out of work at the prime of my career 10 months after my daughter's death... I wanted to die!!! 20 plus years in education, and was working toward having one of the biggest schools in my district. I was lost, stress, and defeated!!! Too much, to quickly happen to me in last than a year. But, I didn't have any doctors, no one to talk too, and not this wonderful support group!!! Look into some benefits that you may qualify for, such as unemployment, or disability. Also you can use this short time off to review what you may want to look into as far as a another career. Rewrite your resume, and continue to stay on top of your anxiety, by using you medication😉😉😉!!! God is going to filp this situation in your favor😊😊😊... have a bless day!!!

[purl1 in reply to gfranklin12]

Hi gfranklin, I sure do hope god flips it. I try to see the positive, but it sure gets hard. I keep telling myself there has to be a light at the end of the awful tunnel. Everything happens for a reason, I just haven't found it yet.

[Samson1953]

They say when one door closes another one opens. I like Gfranks advise. Also Replace those negative thoughts with the best possible happy thoughts u can think of. Watch funny movies to give yr mind a rest. Good things will come from this change. U may find even a better job. Especially with yr 5 years experience. 👍💖

[marheart]

How does the Ativan help you?

Sensitivity to all meds, now causing me to go back to review a couple of years of being sick with meds that were too strong for my extremely sensitive body.

[purl1 in reply to marheart]

Hi marheart,

Ativan works good for me. It will take the edge off, make it so I can sit with my thoughts and not go crazy. I do have to be careful not to take too much. I don't want to become addicted to it. just take the least amount possible.

[faucet]

Hopefully kicked in (;. Ive been there for few years, Tired of trying antidrepressant drugs that that dont seem to work for me. Smallest thing seems like a major thing. I turn on the comedy chanel or something funny. Don't laugh much anymore but its light. Hope you feel better. Tomorrow is a new day and lets hope for a better one for you